News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Arkansas
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Arkansas earn a median of $37,450 a year, −40% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −40% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,430; the top 10% earn over $65,490. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Writers and Authors$47,970 median in Arkansas
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$36,160 median in Arkansas
- Editors$50,180 median in Arkansas
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$47,970 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Producers and Directors$38,820 median in Arkansas
- Public Relations Specialists$65,000 median in Arkansas
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Arkansas
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Arkansas?
The median is $37,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,430 and the top 10% earn over $65,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 48 (−40% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.